K.P. Reddy, president and CEO of RCMS Group in Atlanta, Ga., is a nationally recognized expert, adviser and speaker on construction technologies, including Building Information Modeling (BIM).
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Published: July 3, 2008
During the last several years, Building Information Modeling (BIM) has been a popular topic of discussion. While it is highlighted in many high-profile projects, it is equally effective on more everyday buildings. This has also been the case with discussions around green buildings and LEED certification. There's a reason that this is the case. Generally, larger projects are the only ones that can afford the investment in education, infrastructure, process development and critical thought BIM usually requires.
The duration and budget of a larger project allows for tremendous returns on this investment. Additionally, it's an easier task to achieve consensus from the project teams to collaborate in a less traditional manner on a high-profile project. Fundamentally, we must reduce waste